Former Australian captain Ian Chappell showered accolades on Australia's off-spinner Nathan Lyon and said that the ability to extract "extra bounce" brought him the wickets against Indians in Dharamsala, bringing the visitors back into the series-deciding fourth Test against India.

The hosts let go of the initial advantage before reaching 248 for six at stumps on day two, trailing Australia's first-innings total of 300 all out by 52 runs.

Off-spinner Lyon was the most impressive Australia bowler, returning with figures of 4/67 in 28 overs.